Africa: Ramaphosa's Gender-Balanced Cabinet to Tackle 'Bloated' Government

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President Cyril Ramaphosa swears in new parity cabinet. But can his mix of allies and enemies fast-track the delivery of urgent reforms?

President Cyril Ramaphosa who led the ruling African National Congress to victory in the May 8 General Elections announced in a televised address to the nation on Wednesday that he was cutting the number of cabinet ministers from 36 to 28, in a move he said would tackle the country's "bloated" government and improve efficiency.

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